BETHLEHEM, Pa. (April 8, 2025) — The Metal Building Contractors and Erectors Association (MBCEA) announced that Bobbitt Construction Inc., headquartered in Cary, North Carolina, is the first metal building assembler based in North Carolina to obtain the prestigious AC478 accreditation administered by the International Accreditation Service (IAS).

HOUSTON (March 27, 2025) — Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas, a global manufacturer and provider of material handling, automation and fleet solutions, announced the appointment of Berry Mansfield as its new president, effective April 1.

MUNICH (April 9, 2025) — Liebherr and Reycom are collaborating with Qualcomm Technologies Inc. to develop and deploy LiRISE, the next generation of edge artificial intelligence (AI) gateways with scalable security and autonomous applications. LiRISE is built to withstand harsh environments, enhancing software-defined machines and industrial appliances. 

SAN FRANCISCO (April 3, 2025) — Rhumbix, a provider of field and workforce management solutions for the construction industry, has appointed Jigisha Desai to its board of directors as an independent director. Desai, an experienced finance and operations executive with deep expertise in the construction and infrastructure sectors, brings a wealth of experience that will help guide Rhumbix’s continued growth and innovation.

NORCROSS, Ga. (Apr. 7, 2025) — HD Hyundai Construction Equipment North America announced the addition to its dealer network of Johnson Tractor, Janesville, Wisconsin.

Johnson Tractor will sell and service the full line of Hyundai construction equipment to customers in west central Wisconsin, including the La Crosse and Eau Claire areas. Johnson Tractor operates a branch office in La Crosse, from which it will offer Hyundai sales and service.

WASHINGTON (April 7, 2025) — President Donald Trump’s sharp tariff hikes last week have sent the stock market into a tailspin, raised alarm bells among Wall Street executives and heightened many economists’ worries that the U.S. could tip into recession.